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What Is a Presbyterian?

Presbyterians are
a group of Protestants whose church
is founded on the concept of democracy under the word of God.

All that is required to be a Presbyterian is to:

Confess the Christian faith

Trust in Jesus Christ as our forgiving Savior

Promise to follow Jesus and His example for living

Commit oneself to attend church and to become involved in its work

The Presbyterian Church is a Christian community governed by elders (called the Session) elected from and by the congregation, for the work of the church. Deacons are elected from the congregation to conduct the charitable ministries of the church.

Presbyterians
believe:

God – the Father

Jesus Christ – the Son of God

Holy Spirit – the presence of God in
the world and the believer

Life everlasting – shown by the
resurrection of Jesus

Bible – the inspired word of God

Presbyterians recognize
two sacraments:

Baptism: This
unites us with Jesus Christ and makes us members of God’s family, the Church.

It is
an initiation into the church community

It is
a public confession, a statement of faith made in the presence of others

Does
not guarantee access to heaven

Can be
performed in another church

Communion: also called
the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist

This represents the sacrificial body (bread) and blood
(juice) of Christ to recall the last meal shared with the Apostles. Together
they symbolize the New Covenant between God and all people.

The Presbyterian
Church is really about people. To
all Presbyterians their faith means:

Maintaining Christian habits –
regular church attendance, Bible reading, prayer, and participation in
church activities and service

Setting a Worthy Example –
striving to be more like Christ

Giving – of time, talents and
resources given to by God

Becoming Involved – in Christian
work around the world and supporting the Mission